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H.R.2068: Meat Promotion Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 4, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (14 Democrats, 40 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Meat Promotion Act of 2005 - Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to replace current mandatory country of origin labeling requirements with a voluntary country of origin labeling program for meat and meat products. Sets forth: (1) limitations on use of United States country of origin labels; and (2) civil penalties for program violations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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May 4, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |